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City Council MinutesCity of Inkster, Michigan
The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Inkster, Wayne County, Michigan, assembled in the Council Chambers, Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex, 2025 Middlebelt, on Monday, December 4, 2006 Prior to the Regular Council Meeting: Moved by M. Hendricks seconded by Johnson, that Council convene in closed executive session at 7:14 p.m. to discuss pending litigation and contract negations in accordance with MCL 15.268 (c), (e). Present: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson, Excused: Harris-Foster, Mayor Hampton II Moved by Johnson, seconded by Canty, to recess closed session at 7:33 p.m. Call Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceMayor Pro-Tem Ernest Hendricks called the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m. City Council and the public in attendance pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Roll CallHonorable Council Present: Michael Canty, DeArtriss Coleman-Richardson, Wanda Harris-Foster, Ernest Hendricks, Marcus Hendricks, Ronald Johnson Honorable Council Excused: Mayor Hilliard L. Hampton II Approval of Agenda06-12-317. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Johnson to approve the agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED. Unanimously adopted. Presentation Paul Ruthenberg: P&R Waste Management. Mayor Pro Tem E. Hendricks acquainted the public with the reason for the presentation. Mr. Ruthenberg spoke on service improvement and efforts being made to satisfy the Council and the citizens of Inkster. Members of Council asked several questions. 1) Proper container for compost? Paper bags especially made for compost or 32 gallon container. 2) Limit on amount of bags placed out for pickup? None; 3) Reason for no pickup? Mr. Ruthenberg responded with reason and efforts being taken; 4) Will new person take on issues? Yes; 5) How are calls handled? Addressed frequently; 6) Could there be a dispatch problem? Will investigate; 7) How is large pile of debris being handled? Being removed immediately. Mr. Ruthenberg gave office number for future calls: 313.561.0303. Mayor and Council Concerns Canty: Acknowledged all departments that respond to concerns. Coleman-Richardson: Reminded public that donated coats are still be accepted at the recreation complex, post office and Simmons Center. M. Hendricks: Would like to pursue steps to secure funds related to airport noise assistance. E. Hendricks: Stated Representative should be contacted regarding the airport noise issue. Public Participation Michael Green: LFMBE has concerns on how contracts are being handled. Needs information on current contracts awarded by city. Needs Council’s support in promoting local businesses. Jewell Jones: Would like a response to his questions poised at the November 6, 2006. He and his sister have been nominated to go to Washington DC. Would like permission to solicit funds to assist with cost. (Will be placed under New Business). Carmen Mitchell: Presented Police Department and Auxiliary Officers with certificates for assisting with her father’s funeral procession. Curistine Barge: Requested a resolution stating a 40% goal should be placed for the LFMBE for city contracts. Michael Green: Suggested senior center could be located at the Booker T. Dozier Recreation Complex. Public Hearing Moved by Canty, seconded by Johnson to open the Public Hearing at 8:28 p.m. Dr. LaTina Dawkins, Planning and Economic Director discussed the $326,000 CDBG allocation recommendations. ACTIVITY LOCATION FUNDINGBond Repayment for Within Carver Homes Subdivision- $241,728.00 Relocation, Acquisition Irene on the East, Northland on the and Project Administration. West, York on the South and Carlysle On the North Administration City-wide $32,600.00 Housing Rehabilitation City-wide $20,000.00 Demolition City-wide $31,672.00 Total Estimated Allocation $326,000.00
The amount reflects a $1,000 increase from the 2006-2007 allocation. The City of Inkster will also apply for an additional allocation of $30,000 for housing rehabilitation, which is not a part of the above formula. Program income, which is generated from repaid housing rehabilitation and homeownership assistance liens, are dedicated to demolition activities throughout the City. The administration activities for the grant may not exceed ten (10) percent of the total allocation. The above activities meet HUD objectives by directly benefiting low and moderate-income families, eliminating slums and blight and preserving deteriorating housing stock. Asked Council to approve recommendations. Will be placed under New Business for consideration. Moved by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to close the Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m.
Consent Agenda 06-12-318. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2006 regular meeting and $133,873.91 to be paid to Police and Fire Retirement System. Unanimously adopted. Boards and Commissions 06-12-319. RESOLVED by Harris-Foster, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to reappoint Curistine Barge to the Local Minority and Female Business Enterprise Advisory Committee for a two year term to expire 12/04/08. Unanimously adopted. 06-12-320. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by M. Hendricks to reappoint Mable Foster to the Civil Service Commission and Board of Ethics for a three year term to expire December 4, 2009. Unanimously adopted. City Clerk Announced birth of granddaughter. Unfinished Business 06-12-321. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Canty to approve Judge James’ request for an increase in the salary range for court administrator in an amount not to exceed $11,000 above the current pay rate. Yeas: Canty, Coleman-Richardson, E. Hendricks, M. Hendricks, Johnson Nays: Harris-Foster Excused: Mayor Hampton Ordinances First Readings Second Readings 06-12-322. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by M. Hendricks that AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 113.187 THROUGH 113.205 AND TO ADD SECTIONS 113.206 THROUGH 113.209 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF INKSTER is hereby given a second reading and adopted; and FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that Ordinance No. 809 has been duly adopted and as entitled above and that said adoption took place at a Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, December 4, 2006; and FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the publication of Ordinance No 809, entitled AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 113.187 THROUGH 113.205 AND TO ADD SECTIONS 113.206 THROUGH 113.209 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF INKSTER, be made by posting a true copy of said Ordinance in the Office of the City Clerk and five (5) other public places in the City of Inkster to wit: City Hall Lobby, Public Library, 22nd District Court, Fire Department and Police Department, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said posting shall be in lieu of publication in the newspaper of general circulation in the City of Inkster as provided in the City of Inkster Charter Section 8.3(e). Unanimously adopted.
City Manager Joyce A. Parker, City Manager announced invitations had been sent out by the City Clerk’s office to all Board and Commission members for the December 13 reception. Councilwoman Harris-Foster spoke of a problem between the contractor of renovation work at the Thomas Gist Academy located on Rosewood and Zoning Board. Does not feel the contractor has been given a full explanation from BZA. Mr. Shane Durand explained the history of the project. Expressed frustration. City Manager stated information has been shared with Council and suggested appointing new BZA members, however, there is a process that must be followed. Ralph Welton, Chief Building Official and Dr. LaTina Dawkins, Planning and Economic Director also gave a brief background of the situation. New Business 06-12-323. RESOLVED by M. Hendricks, seconded by Johnson to pay invoice number V00000013 received from Alternative Service Concepts in the amount of $3,000.00 regarding file number P002-00017-01. 06-12-324. RESOLVED by Johnson, seconded by Coleman-Richardson to pay invoice #400035 received from Michigan Department of Environments Quality Water Division, in the amount of $8,993.75 for annual fees for size of population service. These fees are assessed under the provision of Safe Drinking Water Act 1966, Act 399. 06-12-325. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to authorize the Fire Administration to re-install the Interim Fire Inspector position at the Fire Department, and Fee Inspection Program to be processed under the Hearings Bureau. 06-12-326. RESOLVED by Canty, seconded by Harris-Foster to allow Jewell and Shaina Jones to solicit funds at several locations throughout the City of Inkster to add West Village Academy in providing transportation and lodging for an academic trip to Washington DC. 06-12-327. RESOLVED by Coleman-Richardson, seconded by Johnson to approve recommendations from Dr. LaTina Dawkins, Planning and Economic Director for the 2007-2008 Community Development Block Grant fund allocation. Closed Session Council reconvened into closed session at 9:29 p.m. Moved by Harris-Foster, seconded by Canty to return to open session at 9:58 p.m.
There being no further business to come before Council, on motion duly made by Harris-Foster and seconded by Canty and carried, the Regular Council Meeting of December 4, 2006 was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Velida Gutierrez-Smith Inkster City Clerk ATTEST: Hilliard L. Hampton II
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